Finally made a trip here!!! Kids spring break. Perfect rainy day escape for an energy burn for…read morecurious minds. Our MOST membership got us in free (saved about $60) Free parking on site You can bring a cooler and eat in Community area (tables and plenty of seating) Great outdoor space for kids to run around Area for water play, Lego building and a cool weather and tornado section Reptiles/snakes/fish section & even got to meet a reptile which was a bonus!

We took our kids (3 years old and 11 months) to check this place out. What a find!…read more There's a lot of really cool science concepts that they definitely don't understand yet, but they still had so much fun exploring. We spent hours here! There is a section specifically for little, which they loved! The water table and the pet/vet section especially. In the "big kid" sections our 3 year old loved seeing all the fish and lizards, the little penny black hole and the vacuum tubes with the Pom-poms. Even the outdoor area was a blast! So many cute and clever ways for kids to learn and play. We had the hardest time getting him to leave. I ended up convincing him we could get a stuffy at their gift shop to take with us. Never thought I'd buy a stuffed white blood cell, but here we are! Again, super cool! Lastly, the staff was all so pleasant and nice, which is always extra appreciated in a kid-centered place.

Adam and Kyle are very knowledgeable with Saltwater Fish and Coral. They have good prices and a…read moregood stock of fish and coral. The stock all kinds of aquarium products. Stop in bye and check them out!

If you've ever been to an aquarium, gone snorkeling on a reef, or just watched some Discovery…read moreChannel, you know there's something amazing about the undersea world. Aquariums allow us to bring a little bit of that world into our homes. Having grown up with several aquariums, both fresh and saltwater, I've always appreciated what an aquarium can do for a room (doesn't hurt that I studied marine science in college either). There aren't too many dedicated saltwater aquarium shops in the area so I was excited to check out the Salty Dog. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the reef tank that is beautifully stocked and lit. For anyone who appreciates fish and corals, this place proves itself to be the real deal right from the start. Further into the store, you'll see several tanks with fish and some tanks containing corals and coral fragments. Everything I saw looked to be great quality and very healthy. This isn't your local PetCo where you see some dead fish floating in the tanks. Despite the great location and exceptionally high quality product, the best thing I found with The Salty Dog is the knowledge of the two owners, Adam and Kyle. These guys were both there and I had the opportunity to chat with them for about an hour. It's clear that they both love what they do and want everyone to have a great experience with their aquariums. Adam provided me with a print out that went step-by-step through the process of setting up a saltwater tank. Part of that process requires you to bring a water sample to The Salty Dog to be tested by them before they'll even allow you to buy any livestock. On top of that, they told me they guarantee their fish for about 24 hours! I really enjoyed my trip to The Salty Dog and I look forward to setting up my next tank. Adam and Kyle are great to work with and I'd recommend taking a few minutes to chat with them if you ever stop by. Their knowledge and love for their craft is instantly recognizable. Furthermore, if you're interested in staying up to date on new shipments, store events like frag swaps, and even prize giveaways, look them up on Facebook.

Still one of the best places locally to get solid advice and assistance with all your aquarium…read moreneeds. Both salt water and fresh water fish, accessories, tanks and more. Honest friendly assistance without any pretense or large cooperate store nonsense. I'm so happy I discovered ABC Reefs....

The staff at ABC Reefs are very helpful and knowledgeable. I inherited a saltwater aquarium that I…read moredidn't want a d mew very little about. ABC took the time to make sure I was up to speed on the basics to maintain the tank after I unintentionally tried to really mess things up in the tank. They still take the time to explain how the things I add to the tank are cared for. Their corals and fish are reasonably priced, healthy and beatiful.

I really enjoy taking my daughter to this zoo. It's very clean and organized and there's always…read moreplenty of parking! My daughter absolutely loves seeing all the animals. They have multiple exhibits here such as the barn animals, aquatic life, elephants, tigers and seasonally, leopards too! This zoo is very stroller friendly and it's easy to spend about an hour or two walking around and taking the time to look at each animal. The gift shop is well organized and fun to browse. I do wish they would update the cafe and have more food options and allergen friendly options, that would be my main critique.

We went to Brew at the Zoo, VIP, and experienced what the food options were inside before the event…read morestarted. It's a 'real chef' behind the food, and she's great! Go experience an evening event at the Zoo if you can. It's worth it!

Tried to get in touch with owner via email regarding clown fish aquariums as a college student and…read morenever got back to me. Previously I'd tried to go to the store but they are APPOINTMENT ONLY. Went elsewhere. Not imprsssed. Place looked dirty and horded - stay away :) and get healthy fish!!!

Owners are incredibly helpful and every visit has been a positive one. A great place for…read moredeveloping the hobby, purchase vary products, or just to look. The tanks are super clean and you can tell the owner takes pride in his work. This place deserves better than a 3 star rating. Any time you introduce new fish you risk something going wrong. There is an accepted risk with most situations in general. If you cannot accept that then you cannot comprehend some basic principles that occur in most settings.

Absolutely the best selection of corals in the Upstate New York region. An excellent range from…read morehardy corals for those just getting into reef keeping to exceptional pieces for those who have been in the hobby a long time. Every piece is hand-inspected, acclimated, and dipped upon arrival. Whenever possible, they source maricultured corals whenever they can, to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Every fish is treated the same way. Their fish tanks are equipped with UV sterilizers to prevent and treat any issues like ick. The owners are exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. An absolute first-class shop.

From the owner: Huge selection of saltwater corals and fish. Lowest prices on tanks and salt. Full service…read moremaintenance and installs. Can do custom saltwater aquariums as well.

My go to fish shop for fish, supplies, and information. If there are certain fish you are wanting…read morethat they do not have in stock, they will special order fish for you from their suppliers, with weather taken into account. The staff are very knowledgeable and personable. I have been going here since they opened. If you have never owned fish before, they will ensure you have the proper setup and fish for your goals and budget. Highly recommend as they will steer you in the right direction. And if you make a purchase that you feel was not right they will work with you to try and resolve it the best they can. There is so much more to this fish store than can be said in one review. They do so much for their customers and the fish keeping community when compared to any other fish store I have been to.

Friendly and knowledgeable. Genuinely care to help our situation. They love fish and aquatic…read morelives. There isn't a place like it in town.

Absolutely huge state park. As far as state parks go - this one includes a boat dock, the HQ for…read morestate parks in this region, a large hotel, and tons of camping. It was a bit of a drive from the heart of Ithaca but, worth it to see the beautiful namesake waterfall. As rain was expected, we decided to skip the longer hike to the lower falls and went to the upper overlook which was beautiful with a nice visitor area and clean/clear walking paths. If in this area, I think this state park is a must visit.

After briefly stopping at the [free] overlook to get some photos, we decided it would be nice to do…read morethe walk to the falls too, so we chose the Gorge Trail. It was 1 mile each way (from the parking lot to near the base of the falls). The trail was relatively flat and shaded for parts of it (but not all). There were a few benches along the way to take breaks, and water at the beginning of the trail to fill up your water bottle. It costs $10/car to get into the state park but you can use that ticket to get into other state parks on the same day without paying again, which would be great to visit nearby Buttermilk Falls and other parks.